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Education of Homless Student

Code: JFABD

Maine
School Administrative District #31

EDUCATION
OF HOMELESS STUDENTS

MSAD
31 recognizes its statutory obligation to provide a free public
education to homeless children and youth. Homeless students will not
be segregated or stigmatized on the basis of their homelessness. In
cooperation with other school units, MSAD 31 will provide
homeless students with suitable programs that assure equal access to
education. Such education shall be provided according to the best
interests of the homeless student, meaning that, to the extent
feasible, the student’s education shall continue in the school the
student last attended before becoming homeless, unless doing so is
contrary to the wishes of the student’s parents or guardian.

MSAD
31 shall file with the Maine Department of Education, as part of
its annual Title I Plan, a description of services that will be
provided to homeless children. The Superintendent will designate a
Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth who will coordinate the
school unit’s services for homeless students. The Liaison will be
responsible for identifying and enrolling homeless students so they
receive the educational services for which they are eligible.

The
Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement any
administrative procedures necessary to carry out this policy,
consistent with applicable statutes and regulations.